Black suit with black tie

I will be attending a black-tie charity event later this month. I own a very nice black suit. Is it acceptable to wear it with a black tie?

It is probably better to wear a good black suit you already own that fits you properly than to rent a generic tux with a ballpark fit—especially since designers are now making tudos that aren’t much different from black suits. All you’re missing, really, is stripes on the sides of your trousers and grosgrain or satin on your lapels. I would suggest, however, that you wear a shirt with a placket covering the buttons, especially if you wear a bow tie. It will give your look a dressier air.

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